all one's taste is in one's mouth — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British EnglishIrish Englisharchaicdialectal
  • To have one's appetite or enjoyment completely satisfied by what one already has or experiences.

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  • After tasting the chef’s signature dish, all my taste was in my mouth—I didn’t want anything else.

    Después de probar el plato estrella del chef, quedé completamente satisfecho y no quería nada más.

  • With such a perfect vacation, all her taste was in her mouth and she felt no need to travel again soon.

    Con unas vacaciones tan perfectas, ella estaba completamente satisfecha y no sentía la necesidad de viajar pronto.

  • When you find a hobby that truly delights you, all your taste is in your mouth and you stop searching.

    Cuando encuentras un pasatiempo que realmente te encanta, quedas completamente satisfecho y dejas de buscar.

• 2.

  British Englisharchaic
  • To have one's preferences or tastes firmly established and not easily changed.

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  • He’s set in his ways; all his taste is in his mouth and he refuses to try new foods.

    Él está arraigado en sus costumbres; está completamente satisfecho con lo que conoce y se niega a probar nuevas comidas.

  • Since childhood, her preferences have been fixed—she’s all her taste is in her mouth.

    Desde la infancia, sus gustos han sido fijos: está completamente satisfecha con ellos.

  • You’ll find it hard to change his mind; all his taste is in his mouth and he’s quite stubborn.

    Te resultará difícil cambiar su opinión; está completamente satisfecho con sus gustos y es bastante terco.

• 3.

  British EnglishIrish Englisharchaic
  • To find that what pleases one's taste is already present or achieved, so no further desire remains.

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  • After achieving her lifelong goals, all her taste was in her mouth and she found peace.

    Después de lograr sus metas de toda la vida, quedó completamente satisfecha y encontró la paz.

  • Once he got the promotion and the recognition, all his taste was in his mouth and he stopped striving.

    Una vez que consiguió la promoción y el reconocimiento, quedó completamente satisfecho y dejó de esforzarse.

  • If you feel all your taste is in your mouth, it means you’re content and don’t desire more.

    Si sientes que estás completamente satisfecho, significa que estás contento y no deseas más.